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R O A d R U L E S
General Exemptions to Stopping and
Parking rules
The parking rules referred to previously, do not apply under the
following circumstances:
• to avoid a collision
• if your vehicle is disabled
• because of the condition of driver or passengers, in the
interests of safety
• to deal with a medical emergency
• to obey the directions of a police officer
• to comply with another law.
In each case, you must not park or stop for any longer than is
necessary in the circumstances and you should move your vehicle
as soon as you can.
These exemptions do not apply to the requirements to:
• have lights on a parked vehicle at night (see Parking at night)
• obey a ‘Keep Clear’ road marking.
Tow-trucks, emergency vehicles and postal vehicles are exempt
when acting in the course of their duties.
Buses are permitted to stop to pick up and drop off passengers,
but not on the South-Eastern Freeway and the Southern
Expressway.
On the South-Eastern Freeway and the Southern Expressway, you
may only stop in the emergency stopping lane and then only in an
emergency.
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